Live at Matthews Playhouse — February 28th, 2026

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Do you have what it takes to be the next Matthews star?
Matthews Playhouse invites performers of all ages and talents to participate in our first-ever Matthews Got Talent! Singers, dancers, musicians, actors, comedians, magicians, and variety acts are all welcome to showcase their skills on stage for a chance to win cash prizes and perform at our 30th Anniversary Gala.

 

Important Dates:

Video Audition Submissions:
📅 December 15, 2025 – January 23, 2026
(No submissions accepted after January 23rd)

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Selection Notifications:
📢 January 30, 2026

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Soundtrack/Music Deadline (for selected acts):
🎵 February 7, 2026

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In-Person Auditions & Finals:
🎭 February 28, 2026 at Matthews Playhouse

 

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Age Categories:

• Category 1: Ages 7–12
   

• Category 2: Ages 13–17
   

• Category 3: Ages 18+
   

• Category 4: Multi-Age Groups
   

• Category 5: Top 12 Finalists (All Ages)
   

Up to 15 contestants per category will be invited for live auditions!

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🎬 Audition Guidelines

• Submit one video audition (MP4 format, max 3 minutes).
   

• You may appear in more than one act, but each act must have its own video.
   

• Content must be family-friendly — no explicit, offensive, or unsafe material.
   

• No fire, weapons, or animals allowed.
   

• A piano and acting blocks will be provided on-site; all other equipment must be brought by participants and set up within 2 minutes.
   

💲 Submission Fees:

• $15 — Individual act
   

• $8 per person — Group act
   

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🎟 Show Schedule — February 28, 2026

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💵 Tickets

Tickets include access to all talent showcases.
🎫 Adult (14+): $30
🎫 Child (13 & under): $15
(Wristbands provided for entry to all events.)

 

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🏆 Prizes

🥇 1st Place: $200 + Special Performance at the 30th Anniversary Gala
🥈 2nd Place: $100
🥉 3rd Place: $50